Health Pathway

Whether your interests lie in caring for humans or animals, the CSM Health Pathway can take you to a career in the medical profession. Start work right away with an associate degree in some fields, or get the foundation you need for the next step beyond CSM.

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Encompassing credit degree programs like Nursing, EMS, Medical Lab Technology, and more, and Continuing Education workforce training certificates in a variety of specialties like Phlebotomy, CNA/GNA, and ECG/EKG Technicians, the Health Pathway at CSM is a broad swath of medical training for a number of different careers. Some types of nurses and massage therapists can expect to get started in their careers after two years or advance their education with certifications at CSM; medical assistants and phlebotomists can get certified in a matter of weeks or months.

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(This session is not for students who hold a current PN license.)

Explore Our Programs, Degrees, and Certificates

Discover the right academic or professional track for your goals. We offer a mix of Associate Degrees, specialized Certificates, Letters of Recognition, and targeted Workforce Training.

Workforce Training

Workforce Training

Workforce Training

Workforce Training

Workforce Training

Workforce Training

Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of EMTs and paramedics.

Associate of Applied Sciences

Certificates

Letters of Recognition

Employment of exercise physiologists is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand may rise as hospitals emphasize exercise and preventive care to help patients recover from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and improve their overall health.


Associate of Arts

Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses, government, and insurance organizations continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health clubs are expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors.

Certificates

Letters of Recognition

Workforce Training

Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in home health environments to care for older patients.


Certificate

Workforce Training

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.

 

Associate of Applied Sciences

Workforce Training

Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.


Associate of Applied Science

Certificates

Overall employment of medical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. An increase in the aging population is expected to lead to a greater need to diagnose medical conditions, such as cancer or type 2 diabetes, through laboratory procedures.

Associate of Applied Sciences

Employment of nuclear medicine technologists is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. An aging population may lead to the need for nuclear medicine technologists who can provide imaging to patients with certain medical conditions, such as heart disease, or treatments for cancers and other diseases.


Associate of Applied Sciences

Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses, government, and insurance organizations continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health clubs are expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors.


Letter of Recognition

Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Increased demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for pharmaceutical services.


Certificate

The Phlebotomy Technician works in a healthcare setting such as a hospital or clinic and draws blood from patients or donors for analysis or other medical purposes. With further training, a technician can become a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist which prepares specimens, operates analyzers, and performs manual tests. 


Workforce Training

This program prepares the student to provide physical therapist assistant services according to the plan of care developed by the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant administers direct patient care; teaches patients, families, and other healthcare providers how to perform selected procedures; and provides desired psychosocial support to patients and their families. Physical therapist assistants are employed primarily in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practice, extended care facilities, and home healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing examination.


Associate of Applied Sciences

Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services.

Associate of Science

Certificate

 

Overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions that require imaging as a tool for making diagnoses.


Associate of Applied Science

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventive care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby-boom population, as they live longer and more active lives.


Associate of Science

Workforce Training

Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to an increased incidence of respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. These respiratory disorders can permanently damage the lungs or restrict lung function.


Associate of Applied Science

Employment of entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth of 29% in coaching and scouting through 2020; 10% growth in agents and managers; Employment is projected to increase by about 79,600. Strong demand from the public for more movies and television shows, as well as the increasing popularity of sports, will contribute to job growth for the entertainment and sports occupations.


Associate of Science

Workforce Training

Our Valued Partners

CSM’s valued clinical partners provide essential hands-on training for students in Health Pathway programs. Many of these partners also offer employment opportunities to graduates, helping launch rewarding careers in the field.

  • Asbury's Solomon's Nursing Center
  • Calvert County Health Department
  • Calvert County Public Schools
  • Calvert Hospital
  • Calvert Internal Medicine Group, PA
  • Charles County Advanced Life
  • Charles County Department of Emergency Services
  • Charles County Department of Health
  • Charles County Public Schools
  • Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad
  • Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (Pruitt Health)
  • Chesapeake Shores
  • Children's Hospital
  • Children's Pediatrics and Associates
  • Complete Care LaPlata
  • Labcorp
  • Luminis Health
  • Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
  • MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
  • Milky Moms
  • Pathways
  • Pathways
  • Patriot Urgent Care
  • St. Mary's County Advanced Life Support
  • St. Mary's County Health Department
  • St. Mary's County Public Schools
  • St. Mary's Nursing Center
  • University of Maryland Medical System Corporation (UMMS)
  • Vesta
  • Washington Hospital Center

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Your future in the arts and humanities starts today. Contact our admissions team to learn more about scheduling, financial aid, and finding the pathway that matches your dreams.
 

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